The Unrivalled Spangles - Rilegato

Wallace, Karen

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ISBN 10: 0689872828 ISBN 13: 9780689872822

Casa editrice: Simon & Schuster Children's, 2005

Riassunto

The dramatic and colourful tale of the Spangles, a nineteenth century circus family, and their lives, loves, romances and rivalries against the backdrop of London town. The story follows Ellen, the ringmaster's daughter and one half of horse-riding duo The Incredible Scarletta Sisters, as she struggles to break with family tradition and get an education - and to hide her sister's secret romance with a rival circus owner's son... A beautifully written historical adventure, from the author of Wendy and Raspberries on the Yangtze.

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The Unrivalled Spangles, by Karen Wallace
"There's plenty to think about in its portrayal of life in difficult times and of the ways families can misunderstand each other...The Unrivalled Spangles is rich and satisfying in setting...There's no doubt that The Unrivalled Spangles is an enjoyable story, with plenty of drama. Read it for the sheer exuberance of the circus and a superbly drawn historical setting" The Guardian
"Smell the sawdust, hear the horses, feel the heat in this Victorian family saga of circus life." "The book bursts with energy, tension between loyalties, and a struggle for meaningful independence" The Bookseller
"Girls on the cusp of their teens will enjoy The Unrivalled Spangles, a detailed and confident tale of circus life in the 19th Century. The plot moves swiftly as it follows the fortunes of two sisters - their rivalries, triumphs and tragedies." The Bookseller
* Praise for Karen Wallace
. " A 'Swallows and Amazons' for the 21st century." Michael Morpurgo
. "Quite the most intelligent book I've read in a long while." - Celia Rees
"I was bowled over by Wendy." - Geraldine McCaughrean
. "A multi-layered delight." Literary Review

L'autore:

Canadian-born Karen Wallace is the author of over 70 books for children, including the award-winning non-fiction title Think of an Eel & Raspberries on the Yangtze. She was born in the backwoods of Quebec and spent her childhood messing about on the river. She now lives in Herefordshire, with her husband, two sons and a large cat called Cougar.

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• Editore: Simon & Schuster Children's
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0689872828
• ISBN 13: 9780689872822
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 224